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Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch

admin June 3, 2011
Ronnie O’Brien talks to Deirdre Breathnach of Ballymun Communications about her documentary on the founding of the first Gaelscoil in Ballymun.  In the interview Deirdre outlines the struggle by the community to overcome political indifference and social inequality faced by the Irish-speaking…
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Bloom 2011

admin June 1, 2011
Gary Graham, Show Manager of Bloom, Bord Bia, tells Noel McGuinness about the wonderful range of exhibits at this year’s Bloom in Phoenix Park.  The event takes place from 2nd to 6th June.  For details listen to this podcast
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Intercultural Project Update Week 4

admin June 1, 2011
Grace Wilentz, Intercultural Co-ordinator giving an update on the Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media project and progress up to training week 4. The Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media project is co-financed by the European Commission under the European Integration Fund and is…
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Intercultural Update Week 3

admin May 26, 2011
Grace Wilentz, Coordinator of Near90fm’s Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media initiative, gives Northside Today’s Pat Guerin an update on progress. The Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media project is co-financed by the European Commission under the European Integration Fund and is supported by…
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Food For Thought Interview

admin May 26, 2011
Grace Wilentz, Near Media Co-op’s Intercultural Coordinator, interviews participants and organizers of the Food For Thought fesitval to raise awareness of cooking restrictions placed on asylum seekers and refugees living in Ireland, and their right to culturally sensitive food.
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A Life Line Part 2

admin May 24, 2011
A Life Line is a 2 part documentary which focuses on the Dom Savio Youth Club and their relationship with Colaiste Dhulaigh, who with the support of the Boxing fraternity has run an annual skip-a-thon in aid of the Club for the…
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